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The U.S. isn't a perfect place, but it's better than most people have managed to come up with. And all my stuff is there.

Jim Butcher

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Jim Butcher
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: October 26
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I believe that there's a cloud for every silver lining,' I said.
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No matter where you go, there you are. (Uriel to Harry Dresden)
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Oh, I get it, I said. You're Evil Harry, lurking inside Good Harry. Right? And you only come out at night?
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